July 14-18
AVMA is coming to town, and CVMA and AVMA are teaming up to host an exceptional convention.
Get a head start on earning CE for your 2024 license renewal! Not only can you take advantage of customized CE tracks and the chance to deepen your professional connections on a national level, AVMA Convention is also your opportunity to step back from the day-to-day and rekindle your energy and passion for veterinary medicine. CVMA and AVMA can’t wait to host you in the Mile High City!
Iowa State University Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Dr. Jim Noxon received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 1976. After two years of private practice in Denver, Colorado, he completed a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia (1980) and then joined the faculty at Iowa State University in 1982 where he is currently a Morrill Professor (distinguished professorship in teaching) in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, a staff dermatologist in the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, and section leader of the dermatology section at Iowa State University. Dr. Noxon is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and a past president of the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology. In addition to his teaching responsibilities at Iowa State University, he provides the core small animal dermatology lectures for Oregon State University. Dr. Noxon has received numerous teaching awards and is a two-time recipient of the Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teaching Award. He is the 2015 recipient of the Frank Král Award for Achievement in Veterinary Dermatology, an award given by the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology for outstanding achievements and dedication to the veterinary profession and specialty of dermatology. His research interests lie in the area of otology and management of ear diseases.
Located in the heart of downtown Denver, the Colorado Convention Center embodies the true Colorado spirit. Take advantage of convenient access to CE sessions via light rail, or drive in and park in a nearby parking lot. Enjoy easy walkable access to 300 of Colorado’s best restaurants and activities Denver has to offer, all while tapping into the greatest veterinary minds from across the nation.
3-3:45 p.m.
3:45-4 p.m.
4-6 p.m.
Fixing Your Frustrations: When, Where and How to Make Your Diagnostic Tests Work (2 CE hours)
As Mark Twain said, “First collect the facts. You can distort them later.” The key to success in dermatology or otology cases is to know when to perform specific tests, how to perform those tests to get the maximum benefit, and how to interpret these tests. In this session, we’ll go through the basic diagnostic procedures that are critical to success in dermatology!
6:30-7 a.m.
7-9 a.m.
Cytology as a KEY Diagnostic Tool in Dermatology (1 CE hour)
Cytology is arguably one of the key diagnostic tests in dermatology. It provides revenue for the practice while obtaining essential diagnostic information to help you with the case (win-win). There are several tricks / tips that can make this go better and provide even more value.
Microscopy 101: Proper Use and Care of the most Important Diagnostic Tool in Your Practice! (1 CE hour)
So, we’ve talked about cytology and other diagnostic tests…but many rely on a function microscope and your working knowledge of that instrument. Again, there are some very specific tricks/tips on using the scope and caring for the scope to make it a more functional instrument…and a revenue-generating monster! We’ll take a look at those things you should have learned in school about the microscope…but sadly, aren’t usually even taught. The end result will be better clinical skills for you and your staff AND increased value for your practice.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
4-6 p.m.
Updates on Allergy Diagnosis and Management (2 CE hours)
Allergy, allergy, allergy! These cases are everywhere and are seen every day in almost all practices. In addition, allergy, specifically atopic dermatitis, is the #1 underlying cause of otitis, pyoderma, Malassezia dermatitis, acral lick dermatitis, acute moist dermatitis…and frustration of pet owners and veterinarians! So, we’ll talk about the options…look a bit at deciding when to test and when to treat….and also how to make decisions.
6:30-7 a.m.
7-9 a.m.
The Foundation for Managing Otitis: Structure and Function of the Ear (1 CE hour)
Truthfully, if you don’t understand the ear (anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of otitis, then you will fail at managing otitis cases. So, in this session, we’ll discuss the structure and function of the ear…while relating that to the diagnosis and management of otitis. We’ll also take a hard look at the pathophysiology of otitis, the understanding of which leads to best practices in managing otitis.
Part I: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Managing Otitis Externa (1 CE hour)
The World Association of Veterinary Dermatology is supporting a world team of experts on otitis to provide clinical practice guidelines on how to diagnose and manage that extremely common problem. In this session, we’ll go through the 7 steps identified by that working group and discuss the key and relevant points. Following these guidelines WILL make managing otitis more successful!
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
4-6 p.m.
Part II: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Managing Otitis Externa (2 CE hours)
The World Association of Veterinary Dermatology is supporting a world team of experts on otitis to provide clinical practice guidelines on how to diagnose and manage that extremely common problem. In this session, we’ll go through the 7 steps identified by that working group and discuss the key and relevant points. Following these guidelines WILL make managing otitis more successful!
6:30-7 a.m.
7-9 a.m.
Common Ear Problems in the Cat (1 CE hour)
Cats are definitely not small dogs when it comes to ear problems. They have their own unique set of problems that complicate managing ear disease. So, we will talk about the issues and discuss the most common ear problems seen in cats.
Managing Difficult Otitis Cases in Dogs (1 CE hour)
There are a few issues that cause those really difficult cases of otitis in dogs. In this session, we’ll concentrate on how to manage those nasty bacterial infections, including Pseudomonas infections and severe hyperplastic ears.